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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated with former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, on his 61st birthday, describing him as an outstanding leader, legal luminary, distinguished intellectual and dependable benefactor. The Union, in a statement issued in Ibadan by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, […]
The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has demonstrated what many residents described as genuine leadership and compassion by donating ₦25 million to traders affected by the recent incident at Bode Market, Ibadan. The APC standard bearer made the announcement during a sympathy visit to […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has overturned the judgement of the State High Court which permitted female Muslim students to wear hijab with the official uniform of the International School, Ibadan, ISI. The latest ruling marks another chapter in the long-running controversy which has sparked a series of protests by Muslim […]
Contrary to a rumour currently making wave, No ransom has been paid for the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area in May, this year. The Oyo State Government made the clarification through a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. It described the allegation as […]
An early morning fire incident has left traders at the popular Bode market in Ibadan, Oyo State, in anguish. The inferno, which started around 0200 Hours Nigerian time on Friday, completely razed a one-story shopping complex containing twelve shops, alongside several nearby wooden structures. The affected traders are lamenting that property worth hundreds of […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified calls for unity, genuine reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election. State APC Chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo on Thursday in Ibadan, declared that the party could no longer afford division after spending eight years in opposition in Oyo State. The party formally […]
The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has appealed to aggrieved members and stakeholders of the party to embrace genuine reconciliation and unity ahead of the 2027 general election. Alli made the appeal in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. He said that […]
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has relieved Mrs Toyin Balogun of her appointment as the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion. The Governor announced Alhaja Faosat Sanni as Mrs Balogun’s replacement. Alhaja Sanni is to resume immediately as the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion. Governor Makinde, while thanking Mrs Balogun for […]
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement jointly signed by the union’s Oyo State Chairman, Hassan Ajibola […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving over N1.137 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of eight strategic road projects across the three senatorial districts of Oyo State. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on […]
